Over the last two years, we have worked with a number of universities on the National Collaborative Outreach Programme – delivering engaging and aspirational workshops to more than 2,500 students from Years 9, 10, 11 and 12. Through maths programmes including The Trading Game, Selling Maths and The Bunker, business studies’ initiatives like The Priorities … Read More
We all know how much family support benefits children’s learning. So, our Family Literacy workshops have been specifically developed to gain and cement that support by offering a fun and friendly environment in which parents/carers work alongside their children on activities designed to highlight the joys to be found in books and stories! And, by … Read More
May the 20th will be the 200th anniversary of Florence Nightingale’s birth – so why not celebrate it with a visit from The Lady With the Lamp herself? A Visit from Florence Nightingale opens with an assembly for participating year groups, followed by workshops for a class at a time. Using a range of age … Read More
From the Emperor Penguin to the Salmon to the Sea Turtle, these animals go on fantastic journeys whether it’s to hunt for food or to migrate. Here we look at our top five favourite Amazing Animal Journeys! Download the Amazing Animal Journey’s document here Find out more about our Big Science Day’s exploring Amazing … Read More
Using a range of age-appropriate drama-based techniques to cement prior learning, clarify difficult concepts, introduce new content and extend thinking, our creative science programmes are always really popular. Seven Wonders of the World Specially developed to tie in with the British Science Week 2020 theme of Our Diverse Planet, and able to accommodate up to 420 children in … Read More
Our Big Enterprise Days allow us to provide a full day of workshops for up to 300 students from a single year group! The benefits of enterprise education aren’t just for would-be entrepreneurs and potential businesspeople – they’re for everyone, of any age. Because the transferable nature of such enterprise skills as resourcefulness, resilience and reflection means … Read More
Maths Week London will be returning on 22nd-26th June 2020 and we’ve got a wide range of Maths activity days – perfect for celebrating Maths in your school! Maths Week London aims to raise the profile of maths in the London community, improve children’s attitude towards maths and promote the value of maths as an … Read More
This Book Week make explicit connections between phonics and storytelling by placing word and phonic recognition in context with this fun activity! You will find a Little Red Riding Hood word search for each year group below. All you need to do is print off enough copies for your class and off you go! Little … Read More
We know that it’s often important for secondary schools to offer activities to whole year groups – and we understand, too, the logistical difficulties that this can bring. So, for the third year running, 2018-19 will see us offering Big Maths Days to schools who are looking for a whole day of provision for cohorts … Read More
The ability to get under the skin of characters and flesh them out is one of the hallmarks of both great readers and writers. And our beautifully illustrated Character Profiles will give your pupils opportunities to do just that – and inspire them to Go Beyond the Story. Download the resource instructions here Choose a … Read More